Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a litigation attorney with 8+
years of experience to join our aviation, aerospace, automotive and
product litigation and regulatory practice. We are looking for bright
litigators familiar with the litigation process, and an excellent
writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their
caseload—someone who will be able to act independently throughout the
discovery process and assist in trial, with an interest in working on
those matters.
Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to
efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven
deadlines. This practice includes representing airlines; airports;
municipalities; automotive manufacturers; government contractors;
retailers; manufacturers of commercial, aviation, space, military, and
consumer products; and their insurers.
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations
successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors
that underpin global trade and commercial activity and enable global
prosperity, namely: insurance, aviation, marine, construction, energy,
trade and natural resources. Globally integrated, Clyde & Co
offers a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating
across the world. It is committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves and provides an environment in
which everyone can realize their potential; using its legal and
professional skills to support its communities through pro bono work,
volunteering and charitable partnerships; and minimizing the impact it
has on the environment including through a commitment to the SBTi
Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction
targets. The firm has 490 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal
professionals and 5500 people overall in nearly 70 offices and
associated offices worldwide. For more information please visit www.clydeco.com.
The open position is for an attorney located in Los Angeles,
Orange County, San Francisco but we are also open to other locations
in California and elsewhere for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Taking depositions, arguing motions, and attending court hearings
and mediations as required;
Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and
interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
drafting memoranda;
Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients;
Reviewing document collections in preparation for litigation;
Working on all aspects of litigation, from the initial responsive
pleading through trial.
Education and Experience
Experience in the field of aviation, products liability, and
automotive warranty is ideal. Preferred candidates will possess the
following skills and characteristics:
Discovery and Law and Motion experience;
State and Federal court experience;
Excellent academic credentials and work history.
Skills and Ability
Superior writing, and analytical skills;
Strong Interpersonal skills;
Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
Strong work ethic;
Attention to detail;
Capable of working within a team.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of
talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge
ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them
at the center of everything we do
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be
at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take
action and learn as we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our
development and contributes to growth
Benefits offered include student loan reimbursement; flexible time
off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401K Safe Harbor
contribution; Life/AD&D Disability; Flexible Spending Account;
Supplemental Medical Accident Insurance; Supplemental Critical Illness
Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Pet Insurance; Commuter Benefits.
The salary range for this position is $190,000 - $250,000. The range
for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are
considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited
to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications;
and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range
estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic
differential associated with the location at which the position may be
filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top
of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent
on the facts and circumstances of each case.
It is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign,
compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to
race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis
protected by applicable law.
